Regular Council Meeting

"That the County Council Agenda for Wednesday, November 17, 2021 be approved."

"That the Minutes of the County Council Session of October 20, 2021 and the Minutes of the Special County Council Session of November 4, 2021 be approved as distributed and the determinations contained therein be deemed those of Council."

Mandy Martin " That Council adopt all recommendations from the six Standing Committees, as contained within the Committees' Minutes (November 1, 2, 3, 2021 meetings), with the exception of the following items held by Council for further discussion: Corporate Support Committee Minutes, November 2, 2021, Item 7.f, 'Term of Office for Warden', Councillor Cane Public Works Committee, November 1, 2021, Item 7.b, 'Thompson Bridge', Councillor Sanderson; and with the exception of the business listed for separate discussion in Item 11. of the agenda."

" That Council receive the verbal summary presentation regarding 'Construction Management for 473 Ontario Street' for information."

“ Whereas the County requires enhanced transit services in order to support economic recovery by facilitating the movement of the local workforce to the jobs available in our community; and Whereas residents and workers need affordable transit options to get to jobs and services; Be It Resolved That County Council direct County staff to lead the development of a ‘Made in Northumberland’ transit solution; and Further That County Council direct County staff to conduct the following activities, while continuing to work closely with the Honourable David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland - Peterborough South, and MP Philip Lawrence: 1. Studies completed to date be formally brought forward to Council for information; 2. Work with member municipalities and community organizations to create an inventory of existing services; 3. Identify and implement opportunities for coordination and expansion of these services; 4. Explore partnerships with private sector transit services; 5. Identify critical connection points to communities surrounding Northumberland County; 6. Identify financial and infrastructure requirements to advance transit initiatives across the County; and 7. Continue to advocate for Northumberland County's transit requirements, and strongly reiterate Council's support for Metrolinx, GO and VIA services."

Mandy Martin “ Whereas County Council affirm that the six Standing Committees' Terms of Reference should contain the same content; Be It Resolved That Council adopt the revisions recommended by staff for the Standing Committees' Terms of Reference documents, as outlined in the generic document; and Further That Council direct staff to amend Procedural By-law 2020-60, if required, to incorporate the revisions, for enactment at a future Council meeting.”

Mandy Martin “ That County Council receive Report 2021-196 ‘Revised 2022 Draft Calendar – Standing Committees and Council Meetings’ for information.”

“ Whereas Item 7.f from the November 2, 2021 Corporate Support Committee was held by Council for separate discussion at this meeting, the item being ‘Report 2021-184, Term of Office of County Warden’; Be It Resolved That Council adopts the following: Council continue with a one-year Warden’s term, recognizing that a Warden may stand for re-election in the next calendar year; Maintain the term of office for the Deputy Warden at one-year.”

“ Whereas Item 7.b from the November 1, 2021 Public Works Committee was held by Council for separate discussion at this meeting, the item being Report 2021-173, 'Thompson Bridge’; Be It Resolved That Council adopt the following recommendations from the Committee, specifically: Direct County staff to replace the existing Thompson Bridge with a single lane pre-engineered modular steel girder bridge with no load restriction at a cost of approximately $1.9M with the following conditions: a. the County be responsible for the full replacement cost (100%) of the Thompson Bridge (Municipality of Trent Hills) and the full replacement cost (100%) of the Loomis Bridge (Municipality of Brighton), that being approximately $700,000 (2018 estimate); b. transfer ownership to Trent Hills and Brighton respectively, upon completion (timing of construction to be determined, as soon as possible, based on infrastructure funding); c. direct County staff to engage with the staff of the Municipality of Trent Hills and the Municipality of Brighton regarding the plan; d. process to transfer ownership of the Thompson Bridge to the Municipality of Trent Hills and transfer ownership of the Loomis Bridge to the Municipality of Brighton upon completion of the repairs; and e. direct County staff to develop a Policy for bridge structures throughout the County, and bring that Policy to the Public Works Committee for their recommendation to County Council.”

"That By-law 32-2021, being a by-law to Formulate the 2021 Emergency Management Program and Plan in Support of Constituent Municipalities to Ensure the Health, Safety, Welfare of People, and the Protection of Property and the Environment for the County of Northumberland, and to Rescind By-law 2020-45, be introduced and be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, passed, signed and sealed this 17th day of November, 2021."

" That Council receive the Community Flag Application form regarding 'International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women' for information."

“Whereas December 3 of each year is observed by the United Nations as 'International Day of Persons with Disabilities'; and Whereas the day is an opportunity to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life; and Whereas Northumberland County is committed to accessibility and ensuring that people of all ages and abilities enjoy the same opportunities as they live, work, visit and invest in our community; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Bob Crate, on behalf of County Council, hereby proclaim December 3, 2021 as 'International Day of Persons with Disabilities' in the County of Northumberland.”

"That By-law 33-2021 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of County Council held on November 17, 2021 be introduced, be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, be passed, signed and sealed."

"That Council adjourn at 11:26 a.m."